I have a bad trans in a 96 olds aroura

I pulled the pan off the trans and found a lot of metal frag and the car doesnt move at all when put in geat i think i lost the planetary assembly, im worndering if a trans from a 99 aroura will swap into a 96 with out problems, and if there are any can they be worked around

Same problem.. HUGE amount of grime and sludge in the pan.. more than I have seen in any other car.. even quite abit older. I ended up taking out the transmission and having it rebuilt.

it seems from research this is a common problem with these cars.

Same problem.. HUGE amount of grime and sludge in the pan.. more than I have seen in any other car.. even quite abit older. I ended up taking out the transmission and having it rebuilt.
it seems from research this is a common problem with these cars.

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Unfortunate all that is available for transmissions for the 1995 and 1996 aurora are the 1995 and 1996 year! The transmissions fron any other year are not compatible or interchangable on the 95-96 years!

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i would sadly have to say that it is probably worn out but before you put a new one or a used one in i would at least put a trans gauge on it and check the fluid pressure at the trans or at least pull the pan and see how much metal is in the pan and on the magnets in the pan.........if there is a lot of metal i would replace and flush the system........i hope this was helpful and if i can help in any other way let me know.......let me and fixya know if this was helpful and a thumbs up would be appreciated.........thanks and have a blessed day........

are you talking about replacing a CATALYTIC converter? If so, that would have nothing to do with a trans problem like you are describing-your symptoms point to a bad TORQUE converter or possibly a shift solenoid, but check your trans level first.

Check trans filter,and fluid.When you pull the drain plug,stick your finger in the hole and rub the magnet inside the case to check for metal pieces or fragments,Pull the trans pan an check for fragments of metal and/or bands.The first and reverse gears are in the same set[sun gear].might need to be rebuilt or replaced.12 hours labor to take out and put back in by a certified shop at 100 dollars an hour not counting the price for a trans or to rebuild it.Its alot cheaper to take it out yourself and put it back.

you have to take out the perimeter bolts of the transmission pan (the flat pan on the bottom side of the tranny). Have a big catch pan ready under the trans while you're doing this because one end of the pan usually drops unexpectedly while loosening the last couple bolts and just dumps a ridiculous amount of stinky trans fluid all over you. once the pan is removed, place it on the ground and take a picture of it w/ your cell phone, go to the auto parts store to get a trans filter kit, 6-7 quarts of dexron III/mercon ATF and a small funnel with a really skinny end on it. make sure you take the gasket out of the box and compare the gasket shape w/ the picture you took before you leave the store to make sure you've got the right kit. when you get home, pull the old filter out of the bottom of the trans (should look just like the new one in the kit you just bought). make sure you don't leave behind the old O-ring in the filter hole after you pull it, if it is stuck in there you'll have to pry it out w/ a small flat screwdriver being careful not to scratch up the metal wall of the hole too bad. now shove the new filter/o-ring in the hole. now clean up any leftover gasket material from the mating surfaces of the trans pan and the trans itself w/ a gasket scraper or razor blade (don't gouge the metal). now lay the gasket on the pan. if you put a thin bead of RTV sealant on the pan first, this can help hold the gasket in place somewhat as you maneuver it back onto the trans. then bolt it back up, starting w/ the corner bolts to help keep the gasket from falling into the pan as you're putting the rest of the bolts in. while doing this make sure you're not overtightening the bolts as this can ruin a brand new gasket (especially cork gaskets). it's safest to use the actual torque spec, but you can just put them all in "pretty tight" and then snug up individual bolts if you notice a drip from the pan later. now pull the trans dipstick and dump 4 quarts in there through the small funnel you got earlier. now turn the engine on and leave it running, adding a half-quart at a time until the fluid is in the zone on the dipstick while the engine is hot. make sure you check underneath for leaks when you're finished, snug up bolts as needed. you're done.

for starters, if trans has not been regularly serviced , many problems will occur if vehicle has lots of miles on it and a service job is done. the new fluid has new detergents and better viscosity and causes metal / clutch particles to break free inside trans and stop filter up or stick valves in valve body. ( judgment call on owners part) , if lots miles and never serviced i would leave alone and just keep fluid topped off .
to service the transmission, first go to parts house and tell them the yr,model,make of vehicle. put vehicle on lift or jacks and there will be a large flat pan on the trans., pull all the ten mm bolts out , one left last to slowly let pan finish draining slowwly. make sure the vehicle hasnt been started or driven for a very short time as the fluid would then be hot and burn you. once the pan is off the trans. , there will be a large filter , it has a large rubber/steel groumet/seal that it pushes into. A flat head screwdriver can be put next to the neck of the filter and use the transmission case as a pry point to make the filter pop out of the filter seal. once this is done , the old seal for the filter needs to be removed. use the flat head screwdriver again and it will pop out of the hole its it, just dont get to ruff with it. put the tip into the seal neck and use the shaft of the screwdriver as leverage against the hole the fitler pushes into. next put a little lube of any kind on new seal on filter and with seal on filter push the filter into the hole until seated fully. next clean pan/and magnet inside pan thouroughly , wipe off the pan rail of trans case very well , leaving oil there will let pan gasket tear easy. causing leak. let oil drip awile before trying to put pan gasket and pan back on . i use break cleaner at auto parts alot to do all the cleaning. make shure bolt holes on pan are not domed from pan bolts over tightened previously. a ball pean hammers smaller end can be put ontop of bolt hole using another hammer to flatten raised bolt hole so that pan rail where gasket fits is flat. put 10mm bolt back using torque wrench at 110-140 inch pounds or till tight with ratchet and socket. dont overtighten , watch gasket between pan and trans case as you tighten bolts. if over tightening bolts, the gasket will squish out and cause a leak. let car down and put 4 quarts fluid it (dexron 3 fluid is ok) . after the 4 , start engine and with foot on brake , shift rev. to fwd a couple times and reckeck fluid till full.

91?..hummmm...probabely main regulator vave stuck in the control valve assembly,.you would have to remove lower pan and disassemble it to free up stuck valves..however if there is a lot of metal on the two magnets in the pan,..chances are you will need a trans repair trans is a f4ael.....

Trans model is a 4EAT.Subaru's version of the Nissan RE4RO1A.I would go after the solenoids first.Codes are pulled manually on that car with a procedure involving turning the ignition key on,moving the shifter,key off,move the shifter,key off..etc.Thats how trans codes are pulled out of the vehicle,and it is an exacting procedure as prescribed by Subaru.That is the very first step,as diagnositc codes will lead you in the direction of the malfunction.However,those trans' are known for problematic solenoids,and i replace the solenoids with new on every overhaul i perform.The ones on your car should be click checked with 12 volts,ohms checked,and amps checked.If the solenoids pass testing,then likely an internal trans problem.Back to the codes FIRST though.As a final resort,before removing trans from vehicle,remove trans pan and visually inspect.If lots of metal,you have internal problem.